Glendalough Monastic Site in Wicklow Mountains National Park

Glendalough: Ireland’s Ancient Monastic City in the Wicklow Mountains

The Glendalough monastic city is one of the most treasured Early Medieval sites in Ireland, and has attracted pilgrims for more than 1400 years. Today, it’s one of the most beloved sites in Ireland’s Ancient East region and a popular day trip from Dublin. Highlights of a trip to Glendalough include wandering through the magnificent Romanesque ruins of the monastic city and an amble through the … Continue reading Glendalough: Ireland’s Ancient Monastic City in the Wicklow Mountains

GenevieveAugust 15, 2023November 27, 2023Leave a comment

Dublin, Food & Drink

8 of The Best Pubs in Dublin

Irish pubs are iconic, and can be found in almost any major city across the world. The Irish capital, Dublin, is renowned for its nightlife and is ground zero for the beloved Irish pub. There are hundreds of pubs in Dublin, from elegant, old-world boozers to rowdy drinking dens. On my first visit to Dublin recently, I was so excited to experience the iconic Irish … Continue reading 8 of The Best Pubs in Dublin

GenevieveJuly 23, 2023November 11, 2023Leave a comment

Ballarat, Festivals & Events, Victorian Goldfields

In Bloom: Ballarat Begonia Festival

Spring is in full bloom in Melbourne, which reminded me of the radiant beauty of the Ballarat Begonia Festival, which David & I stumbled upon back in April of this year. Over the Easter long weekend, David & I spent the weekend in Hamilton in the Southern Grampians. A spontaneous stop in Ballarat on the long drive home delivered one of the most beautiful moments … Continue reading In Bloom: Ballarat Begonia Festival

GenevieveNovember 21, 2021November 21, 2021Leave a comment

Food & Drink, Hudson Valley, New York State, USA

Apple picking in the Hudson Valley

Autumn is big business in America. “The Fall” is easily the most popular season of the year in New York, where winters are bitter and summers are sticky. Along with carved pumpkin decorations, pumping pumpkin flavouring through every foodstuff imaginable, the ubiquitous “PSL” (pumpkin spiced latte), apple picking is an essential fall activity. The most popular place for apple picking in upstate New York is … Continue reading Apple picking in the Hudson Valley

GenevieveDecember 15, 2019December 4, 20233 Comments

Architecture & Design, Chicago

The Chicago Riverwalk

I recently visited Chicago for the first time, a city that has been on my wish list for years, and mostly due to it’s renowned architecture. The Riverwalk is a 1.25 mile path along the beautiful Chicago River, where it is flanked by some of the city’s most striking architectural treasures. I started opposite The Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower and peeled off when I was just about … Continue reading The Chicago Riverwalk

GenevieveSeptember 15, 2019November 7, 20233 Comments

Culture, Florida, Food & Drink, History, Miami, Religion & Spirituality, USA

Exploring Miami’s Little Havana

Miami is one of the most seductive cities in the USA. Beyond the crystal clear waters of South Beach, Ocean Drive’s art deco hotels and Miami’s megaclubs, the city’s vibrant Latin American culture is what really makes Miami tick. It’s a perfect example of America’s regional cultural diversity and is one of the reasons Miami is one of my favourite travel destinations in the USA. The beating … Continue reading Exploring Miami’s Little Havana

GenevieveJune 17, 2019November 7, 20235 Comments

food walking tour of lower east side with urban adventures

Food & Drink, History, New York City

Tenements, Tales & Tastes: A Food & History Tour of New York City

New York City has a rich and diverse culture thanks to generations of immigration. The city has benefited from welcoming immigrants in countless ways, and the most tangible is it’s diverse and delicious cuisine! On a summer trip to New York before we moved there, I took the Tenements, Tales & Tastes food & history tour with Urban Adventures so I could learn how generation of … Continue reading Tenements, Tales & Tastes: A Food & History Tour of New York City

GenevieveMay 20, 2019April 4, 202412 Comments

Festivals & Events, History, Religion & Spirituality, Tokyo

Exploring Yoyogi Park: Meiji Shrine, Earth Garden & The Tokyo Flea Market

As one of the biggest city parks in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park is a hive of activity. Yoyogi Park is home to the Meiji Shrine, as well as the Tokyo Flea Market. In spring it is a popular spot for enjoying the cherry blossom trees, but when we visited in Autumn, we found the Autumn instalment of the quarterly Earth Garden festival, which was a nice surprise. Japan … Continue reading Exploring Yoyogi Park: Meiji Shrine, Earth Garden & The Tokyo Flea Market

GenevieveMay 23, 2018October 30, 20233 Comments

Food & Drink, Sydney

The Best Bars & Restaurants in Sydney

To get the best out of Sydney’s dining and nightlife, you have to know where you’re going. It’s not as easy to follow your nose and strike gold in the sprawling city, as it is in well-planned Melbourne. For me, knowing where to eat and drink in Sydney took a few goes as I got to know the city better, but on my fourth visit … Continue reading The Best Bars & Restaurants in Sydney

GenevieveApril 9, 2018February 26, 20233 Comments

Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges, Food & Drink, Nature

A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

March has some of the most beautiful weather of the year in Victoria, so on the weekend my boyfriend and I decided to make the most of it with a day trip to the Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges. Initially, we planned to do a hike in the Macedon Ranges, have a picnic by Lake Daylesford and then stop in at a winery or two … Continue reading A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

GenevieveMarch 12, 2018November 7, 20234 Comments

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